How much does piles surgery cost in Singapore?
By Dr Wong Nan-Yaw, MBBS (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh). Published . 4 min read.
A surgeon's fee of approximately $3,800 before GST, or approximately $4,142 with 9% GST, is about the upper end of the Ministry of Health benchmark for haemorrhoidectomy (MOH code SF836A). Stapled haemorrhoidectomy is approximately $4,200 before GST. The final fee depends on the case, and Dr Wong Nan-Yaw, a colorectal surgeon in private practice since 2008, explains your own estimate before you decide.
Do all piles need surgery?
Most piles do not need surgery. Fibre, fluids and creams settle early piles, and rubber band ligation in the clinic treats many internal ones. Surgery is kept for large, prolapsing or persistent piles that have not responded to simpler treatment, so the cost below applies to a minority of patients.
What does the MOH benchmark for piles surgery include?
The MOH benchmark splits the cost of piles surgery into the surgeon's fee, the anaesthetist's fee and the hospital's fee. These are reference figures for a routine, typical case, shown here at approximately the upper end of each benchmark. They are not a cap, and a more complex case can cost more.
| Part of the bill | Before GST | With 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon's fee, haemorrhoidectomy (SF836A) | approximately $3,800 | approximately $4,142 |
| Surgeon's fee, stapled haemorrhoidectomy (SF837A) | approximately $4,200 | approximately $4,578 |
| Anaesthetist's fee | approximately $1,000 | approximately $1,090 |
| Hospital fees, haemorrhoidectomy day surgery | approximately $4,300 | approximately $4,687 |
MOH benchmark figures for piles surgery, before GST (approximate)
- Surgeon's fee, haemorrhoidectomy (SF836A)approximately $3,800
- Surgeon's fee, stapled haemorrhoidectomy (SF837A)approximately $4,200
- Anaesthetist's feeapproximately $1,000
- Hospital fees, haemorrhoidectomy day surgeryapproximately $4,300
Source: Ministry of Health, Bills and Fee Benchmarks, read 2 November 2026. The figures do not simply add up to a total bill.
What affects the final bill?
The final bill depends on the operation chosen, how complex the piles are, whether you go home the same day or stay in hospital, and your ward class. Medicines, follow-up and any extra tests are added. The clinic gives you an estimate that reflects your own plan.
Can I use MediSave or insurance for piles surgery?
Piles surgery is an approved procedure for MediSave, within the limit for the procedure. Dr Wong is an Alliance Medinet panel doctor, and he can request pre-authorisation from insurers including Prudential and AIA before treatment, which is not a guarantee of payment. Integrated Shield Plans already include MediShield Life. Eligible remaining charges may be paid from MediSave within the withdrawal limits, and any uncovered balance is paid in cash.
Sources
Medically reviewed by Dr Wong Nan-Yaw
MBBS (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh). 33 years in medicine (since 1993), 23 years as an accredited specialist (since 2003) and 18 years in private practice at Mount Elizabeth (since 2008). Last reviewed 6 November 2026.
How this article is prepared
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